第5章 市場形勢

第6章 各產品類型的市場分類

第7章 各用途的市場分類

第8章 地理區分

第9章 市場成長因素的影響

第10章 市場成長因素

第11章 市場課題

第12章 成長因素與課題的影響

第13章 市場趨勢

第14章 業者情勢

第15章 主要供應商分析

BYK- Additives

Foster

Hybrid Plastics

Industrial Nanotech

Inframat

InMat

第16章 對供應商·投資者的主要建議

第17章 附錄

簡稱清單

第18章 關於Technavio

目錄

Product Code: IRTNTR7712

Market overview of polymer nanocomposites

In spite of their high cost, the use of polymer nanocomposites has gained significant market traction in industries such as automobiles, where mechanical properties, low weight, and the ability to withstand high loads are major factors. Technavioa's market research analysts predict the global polymer nanocomposites market to grow at a CAGR of more than 24% until 2019.

The market is witnessing the introduction of innovative bio-based nanocomposites that are expected to contribute to its sustainability. However, the market growth is likely to be restricted by factors such as the high R&D cost for vendors and the high deployment costs for end-users

In terms of revenue, the clay-based nanocomposites segment accounted for a major share of the global polymer nanocomposites market in 2014. The latest trend in this segment is to fill the polymer between individual clay sheets or to disperse the clay sheets into the polymeric matrix. In the future, the use of hybrid materials is expected to provide higher thermal stability and barrier properties, less shrinkage, and improved resistance to solvents, scratches, and fire.

Market segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market by application

Medical and healthcare

Cosmetics

Protective clothing and material

Filter media

Optical application

Electrical conductors

The food packaging industry is the second largest consumer of polymer nanocomposites. The high barrier properties of polymer nanocomposites enhance the shelf-life of packaged food items. It is used in the packaging industry for making wrapping films and beverage containers.

However, as traditional plastics are not degradable and pollute the environment, the market is witnessing a growing demand for biodegradable and environment friendly plastics. It has resulted in an increasing use of nanocomposites to manufacture various biodegradable polymers in the food and beverage segment.

Geographical segmentation of the global polymer nanocomposites market

APAC

Americas

EMEA

APAC accounted for the largest share of the global polymer nanocomposites market due to widespread adoption in industrial sectors such as automotive, packaging, electronics & semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and coatings. The region is witnessing a surge in industrialization and infrastructure development, and it is likely to propel the polymer nanocomposites market in the APAC region.

Competitive market landscape for polymer nanocomposites

BYK-Chemie

Foster

Hybrid Plastics

Industrial Nanotech

Inframat

InMat

Industrialization and infrastructure development have led to an increase in the consumption of polymer nanocomposites for various specialized products. For instance, Bayer has just developed a new grade of plastic films for food packaging, made from nylon-6 exfoliated nanocomposites. The presence of developing economies, such as China and